Still alive and kicking.
Another threat from my mom to update this blog. Just finished a very busy training time at work, so things are starting to settle down - which is good. Had a fantastic Halloween (Aiden was a pirate this year...arrrrr!) My mom got the costume at Children's Place and it was a hoot. Had a chance to spend the afternoon at his school for the Halloween Parade. His costume was a HIT with the other children. 
Also made some goodies for his class. The nice thing about there being only six children in his class is that you can splurge a little bit. They each got mini books from Making Memories to work on in class after all the photos get printed, a take-out box of treats decorated with a little piece of cardstock and a MM Velvet sticker, and a pumpkin cup (they were 1.99 at Target). Made up a little goodies bag for the teachers as well with some yummy chocolate and some Burt's Bee's Lip Balm. Fun stuff. Got a little crazy wrapping everything in cellophane. Aiden was a great helper - we have been working on his dexterity as much as possible, so helping me tie the ribbon, place the stickers on etc. was great practice for him.
Gearing up for a very low key Thanksgiving. Will be staying here, so still trying to figure out what the plans are going to be. Been scrapbooking a lot lately. Had my first page and a tag published in the recent December issue of Creating Keepsakes. Haven't had anything in that magazine in a looooong time, so that was nice to see in print last week.
Also been working hard for Making Memories on an upcoming project. Looking forward to seeing that one in print early next year. Hope that everyone is well and gearing up for a fantastic, family filled Thanksgiving.
Be well.
good to see you back and doing well! Your page in CK was great!
Posted by: Charisse | November 19, 2007 at 10:14 AM
so happy you are back.
can't wait to see what you've been working on for MM.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: melissa deakin | November 19, 2007 at 02:05 PM
Nia, it is so nice to see that you are alive and kicking! The back view of Aiden's costume is so cute, so I know that the front is super cute! Looking forward to seeing your work for MM...I am addicted to their idea books. Take care!
Posted by: Nakira | November 20, 2007 at 09:30 AM
It is great to see you back..hang in there! Happy Thanksgiving! Looking forward to seeing more of your work! Blessings!
Posted by: Simone | November 20, 2007 at 10:26 PM
You've got style girl! Everything you do is like 150% You deserve tons of kudos!
Posted by: Julie | November 21, 2007 at 01:04 AM
so glad to see you post! look forward to seeing more of your beautiful creations :)
happy thanksgiving!
Posted by: sandy w. | November 21, 2007 at 09:51 PM
hey lady...glad to know you are doing well! can't wait to see your things with MM. I know it will be fab.
Take care of you ;-)
Posted by: Lisa D. | November 21, 2007 at 09:59 PM
Glad you are back! Hope you are well and looking forward to the MM project. :)
Posted by: JenGallacher | November 22, 2007 at 10:43 PM
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving babe! Love the pirate costume AND your latest work.
xoxo
Posted by: Jasmin | November 24, 2007 at 05:10 AM
you totally rock. :) Your pages are great chicka. :)
Posted by: candi | November 29, 2007 at 10:15 PM